By MP McQueen | June 4, 2018
The Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 reforming the national security review process for mergers and acquisitions of U.S. companies by foreign organizations was approved unanimously by committees in both houses of Congress last month and seems on track to pass by August, lawyers who are experts in international trade and national security matters say. A provision concerning joint ventures and minority stakes is still under discussion, however, and could be a sticking point.
By Christopher Boehning and Daniel J. Toal | June 4, 2018
Microsoft's four-year legal battle over the U.S. government's ability to subpoena customer email stored outside of the United States ended abruptly thanks to the passage of the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) which directly governs the subject matter. While the CLOUD Act provides clarity as to the permissible reach of the U.S. government, it raises issues of potential conflicts with the laws of other countries.
By New Jersey State Bar Association | June 4, 2018
Recent activity in Trenton of interest to state bar members
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Peter Lederman | June 1, 2018
OP-ED: Shelter can be a good thing under most circumstances. That is, however, unless driving home after consuming some adult beverage!
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Bryan Mosca and Mark Quist | June 1, 2018
The 'Murphy' court's decision has potential far-reaching implications for not only sports betting and the gaming industry, but principles of federalism and the balance of power between the states and the federal government.
By Michael Booth | May 31, 2018
The nomination, which must be approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and the full Senate, would mean that Patterson will be eligible to serve until the mandatory retirement age of 70.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By James M. Beck | May 31, 2018
Pennsylvania appellate practitioners recite like a mantra the necessity of filing post-trial motions prior to an appeal—and not without reason. Pa R. Civ. P. 227.1 requires that post-trial motions be filed within 10 days of the final decision to preserve issues for appeal.
By Sue Reisinger | May 30, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC last week that the U.S. is considering a plan that would lift the export ban against China's second-largest telecom company. It would require ZTE to implant U.S.-chosen compliance officers, who would report back to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jonathan W. Hugg | May 30, 2018
I recently attended the American Bar Association's annual institute on blockchain technology, digital currency, and ICOs (initial coin offerings). Some might view these new technologies as libertarian, even revolutionary.
By Wilfredo Lee and Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press | May 30, 2018
David Hogg, a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, says all the rhetoric on gun reform is worthless unless voters oust lawmakers who are beholden to the National Rifle Association.
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